YMCA GOODTIMES BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM THE YMCA OF GREATER MONTGOMERY FOR MONTGOMERY AND ELMORE COUNTIES

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1 YMCA GOODTIMES BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM THE YMCA OF GREATER MONTGOMERY FOR MONTGOMERY AND ELMORE COUNTIES

2 On behalf of the YMCA of Greater Montgomery we wish to welcome your family to the YMCA of GREATER MONTGOMERY YMCA GOODTIMES AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM The YMCA of Greater Montgomery Goodtimes Afterschool program curriculum contains the following: devotion, homework help, performing arts, creative arts, reading & language enrichment, math & science enrichment, nutrition & health, social responsibility, and physical fitness. THE YMCA OF GREATER MONTGOMERY STAFF We take a great deal of pride having such an exceptional staff. The YMCA of Greater Montgomery Goodtimes Afterschool program leaders work with children in groups divided according to age and interest level. All staff members are required to pass a criminal background check as well as participate in a series of comprehensive training sessions with emphasis on programming, skill development and identifying and meeting children s individual needs. The site director is the first person you should discuss your questions and/or concerns with. Should you require further assistance, please contact a YMCA of Greater Montgomery program director with the branch sponsoring the site program. YMCA PHILOSOPHY The YMCA of Greater Montgomery Goodtimes Program is a year-round program, designed with the YMCA s basic philosophy of helping children realize their full physical, mental, and spiritual potential in a climate of stability, safety, and trust. HOURS OF OPERATION The YMCA of Greater Montgomery Goodtimes Program is offered from school dismissal, usually 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. each school day during the school year. All children are to be picked up no later than 6:00 p.m. to avoid a late fee. A late fee of $1.00 per minute will be charged to parents picking children up later than 6:00 p.m. When a child has been picked up late 3 times without prior notice, that child will not be allowed to continue in the program. A YMCA of Greater Montgomery center conveniently located near you will be available for all-day child care on many school holidays. FEES Weekly fees are due every THURSDAY for the following week. A $15.00 late fee will be applied to all delinquent accounts on Friday. Payments can be paid by Thursday at the site your child attends. Late payments made after 6:00 p.m. Thursday must be paid at a branch. Checks and money orders should be made payable to the YMCA of Greater Montgomery. Please provide your child s name, your driver s license number, home number, and work number on your check or money order. Accounts must be current in order for your child or children to continue in the program. Parents will be asked to find other afterschool care for accounts one week delinquent. All accounts must be paid with a check or money order. Cash cannot be accepted at our afterschool sites. Cash can be accepted at any of our branches. ABSENCES Site directors check attendance daily. Should your child not report to the YMCA of Greater Montgomery Goodtimes Program, we will immediately call you at the number we have on file. Please notify us if your child will not be attending or if he/she checked out of school. We do not have access to a checkout list. CREDIT FOR ABSENCES Your fees pay for direct operating costs, i.e. staff, snacks, crafts and program supplies. When you enroll your child, we hire staff and incur costs based on your enrollment. In order for us to keep our costs and your fees as low as possible we cannot credit absences. For weeks in which school holidays occur, fees are not prorated. Please notify your site director at least one week in advance of any planned absence.

3 REFUNDS FOR WITHDRAWALS You must give us at least one-week advance written notice when withdrawing from the Goodtimes program. Otherwise you will be responsible for the following week s fee. No refunds will be given. If you choose to withdraw your child, you will be required to pay a $25.00 registration fee to re-enroll in the YMCA of Greater Montgomery Goodtimes Program. No individual/participant will be allowed to enroll or coach in any program of the YMCA of Greater Montgomery with an amount due on their account. RETURNED CHECKS All returned checks are referred to a third party for collection and subject to their collection fees. CLOTHING AND PERSONAL ITEMS During the YMCA of Greater Montgomery Goodtimes After School Program, we encourage children to participate in a wide variety of activities inside and outdoors; therefore, a change of clothes is permitted. Please label all clothing, books and book bags. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES The YMCA of Greater Montgomery as a not-for-profit organization has opportunities for everyone! There are many programs that your child may be interested in, including basketball, soccer, football, gymnastics, cheerleading, karate, girl s basketball, track, girl s volleyball, leaders club, and swim team. Check with a YMCA of Greater Montgomery location near you or ask your site director about any activity in which your family may be interested. In addition, at certain locations your child can participate in extra enrichment activities. We partner with AUM s Confucius Institute to bring lessons in the Mandarin Chinese language and culture. Working in a partnership with the Montgomery Symphony Orchestra, at some locations, your child can participate in violin, viola and bass music lessons. Abrakadoodle also offers art lessons at some locations. Several after school sites offer weekly bible lessons with the Good News Child Evangelists. PARTNERS WITH YOUTH CAMPAIGN This is the YMCA of Greater Montgomery s annual fundraising campaign and it gives hope by making character-building programs available to children, teens, and families who cannot afford the YMCA experience. With this program, we build stronger communities through donors and volunteer participation. For more information on how to volunteer or donate to the PWY Campaign please talk to your site director. INCLEMENT WEATHER When Montgomery County Schools or Elmore County Schools decide to close school early or cancel other afterschool activities due to severe weather, our YMCA of Greater Montgomery Goodtimes Programs will be closed as well. You will need to make other arrangements to pick your child(ren) up from school. This decision was made to ensure the safety of your child(ren). On all-day weather related closures such as snow days, you will need to contact your YMCA branch to check on childcare availability. HOLIDAYS Childcare is available, however, pre-registration is requested. Registration forms are available at the site where your children attend the program. It is very important that the form is turned in before the deadline due to space availability. There is a $15.00 late fee charged to all registrations received after the deadline. The program will operate as a full day on most school holidays. When attending the full-day program, please send a non-perishable lunch with your children. Afternoon snacks and drinks will be provided. Unless notified otherwise, all-day Goodtimes Programs are held at the YMCA of Greater Montgomery branches. ILLNESS/ATTENDANCE When a child is ill he or she should remain home until they have completely recovered and are fever free for 36-hours. This is for the child s health as well as for the health of others. The YMCA of Greater Montgomery Goodtimes program staff should be notified of the nature of the illness and when the illness began. Any Goodtime participant will be sent home if they are running fever above 100 o F, have a severe cough, runny nose, or sore throat.

4 MEDICATION A medical release form must be submitted for each medication that a child requires. The medication that needs to be administered should be discussed with and given directly to the site director. Documented specific instructions of quantity, time to be administered, name and phone number of physician should be in a written format and given directly to The YMCA of Greater Montgomery. SNACKS Children in the YMCA of Greater Montgomery Goodtimes Program receive an afternoon snack and drink. The YMCA of Greater Montgomery attempts to make these food breaks healthy. Should a child have dietary restrictions and/or allergies, please be specific and indicate all allergies and restrictions on the provided medical information form. PARENT CONFERENCES Exchange of information between the parent and the YMCA of Greater Montgomery Goodtimes Program staff provides insight for all involved with your children. The format may be formal or informal. It is vital that you inform us of changes happening within your family unit. These changes include but are not limited to moving, hospitalization of a family member or friend, and differences in the parental relationship. These changes greatly influence the way in which children relate to those around them. The YMCA of Greater Montgomery Goodtimes Program Staff can better provide for a child s personal needs if they are aware of any life changing situations. BEHAVIORAL DIFFICULTIES DURING SCHOOL Children may experience troubling times during the school day. These behavior issues typically follow the child into the YMCA of Greater Montgomery Goodtimes program. It is always beneficial to keep our staff updated and informed of such issues so we are fully aware and can be sensitive to your child s needs. It is the goal of the YMCA of Greater Montgomery Goodtimes Program staff to work as a team with the child s school and family to provide the best environment for the growth and development of all children. THE YMCA OF GREATER MONTGOMERY GOODTIMES PROGRAM HOUSE RULES 1. Speak for yourself 2. Listen to others 3. Take charge of yourself 4. Be respectful 5. Avoid put downs FAMILY INVOLVEMENT Family involvement with the YMCA of Greater Montgomery Goodtimes Program is encouraged and welcomed. Cooperation with all policies and procedures is essential. Take every opportunity to talk with the YMCA of Greater Montgomery Good times Program staff with all your concerns regarding your children. Ask your children about their daily experiences within the program every day. Let us know immediately of any problems or concerns that you or your children have. It is important to resolve all minor problems well before they become serious problems. We want your child to feel safe and secure at all times during their stay with the YMCA of Greater Montgomery Goodtimes Program. DISCIPLINE All children enrolled in the YMCA of Greater Montgomery Goodtimes Program are expected to follow all rules established by the YMCA of Greater Montgomery for the purpose of their safety and the organization of the program. Children with continual behavior problems can be asked to withdraw from the YMCA of Greater Montgomery Goodtimes Program at any time. Our staff members are instructed and believe in the use of positive reinforcement. time out is the only form of discipline used within the YMCA of Greater Montgomery Goodtimes Program. Should a severe discipline problem occur, the family will be contacted directly by the site director or a program director. Cooperation with the YMCA of Greater Montgomery Goodtimes Program staff is vital, therefore it is very important to stress good behavior patterns with your children at all times. It is everyone s goal to keep the program fun... for everyone!! INJURIES Should an injury occur, the site director or acting site director will take the necessary steps to obtain emergency medical care. Depending on the severity of the injury, the proper actions will occur; Calling 911; A YMCA of Greater Montgomery Goodtimes Program staff personnel will accompany the child to the nearest hospital; Contact of the child s family and/or additional emergency contact listed on the emergency contact information form. INSURANCE The YMCA of Greater Montgomery Goodtimes Program does not provide accident or health insurance. Families with enrolled children are encouraged to provide accident and health insurance coverage for their children and to share this information with the YMCA of Greater Montgomery Goodtimes Program staff on the provided emergency contact information form. Financial Assistance YMCA of Montgomery programs and activities are designed to benefit persons of all backgrounds, and fees are based on the cost of providing each program. While participants are expected to pay their fair share, when financial assistance dollars are available, the YMCA will assist any individual or family that wants to participate but cannot afford the fee. Financial Assistance is awarded on a first come, first served basis. Only completed applications will be accepted and reviewed. Funds are limited, and applications must be submitted by July 18, 2014.

5 goodtimes After School Care Locations Alabama Christian Academy Baldwin Magnet Bear Exploration Blount Elementary Brewbaker Intermediate Brewbaker Primary Carr Middle Catholic Preparatory Middle School Children s Center Cleveland Avenue YMCA Crump Elementary Dalraida Elementary Dannelly Elementary Dozier Elementary East YMCA Fitzpatrick Elementary Flowers Elementary Floyd Elementary Floyd Middle Magnet Forest Avenue Magnet Garrett Elementary* Georgia Washington Middle Grandview YMCA Halcyon Elementary Holy Spirit Catholic School Kershaw YMCA Macmillian International Academy Morningview Elementary Pintlala Elementary St. Bede Catholic School Vaughn Road Elementary Wares Ferry Elementary Wetumpka YMCA Wilson Elementary Beforeschool Care is offered at the following locations: 6:30 a.m. Grandview Family YMCA in Millbrook 6:45 a.m. Blount, Brewbaker, Garrett, Halcyon, Wares Ferry, Wilson 7:00 a.m. Bear, Floyd, Forest Avenue, MacMillan In the morning, for the safety of each participant in the YMCA of Greater Montgomery Goodtimes Program, one must enter the site and sign your child in. RATES & YMCA LOCATIONS Cleveland Avenue YMCA, East YMCA, Grandview YMCA*, Kershaw YMCA, Wetumpka YMCA Afterschool: $52 per week for YMCA members/$67 per week for non-members 2nd Child Discount $5 per child, per week *Grandview YMCA also offers: Beforeschool: $16 per week for YMCA members/$26 per week for non-members Before & After: $62 per week for YMCA members/$77 per week for non-members GOODTIMES CENTER AFTERSCHOOL SITES Afterschool: $52 per week for Elementary Schools $45 per week for Middle Schools $57 per week for Children s Center Beforeschool: $26 per week Before & After: $67 per week Statement of Equality: In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs). If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form found online at complaint_filing_custom.html, or at any USDA office, or call to request the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at US Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC , by fax or at program.intake@usda.gov.

6 2nd Child Discount $5 per week, per child MONTGOMERY PUBLIC SCHOOLS HOLIDAYS On days when the Montgomery Public Schools are closed, the YMCA Goodtimes program offers day-long child care at the YMCA Goodtimes Center located at 2325 Mill Ridge Drive, Montgomery, AL and the East YMCA located at 3407 Peltzer Avenue, Montgomery, AL Unless otherwise noted closed, on these dates, day-long childcare will be offered. Prices are noted under each holiday listed. Cost: $18 per day for Goodtimers; $23 per day for YMCA members/$28 per day for non-members September 1, 2014 September 15, 2014 October 13, 2014 November 11, 2014 November 24-26, 2014 Labor Day YMCA Goodtimes Program Closed Teacher Professional Development Day Teacher Professional Development Day Veterans Day Holiday Thanksgiving Holidays $60 for YMCA members/$75 for non-members for all 3 days Dec. 22, 23, 26, 29, 30, 2014 & Jan. 2, 2015 January 5, 2015 January 19, 2015 february 16, 2015 March 23-27, 2015 Winter Holidays Professional Development King/Lee Birthdays President s Day Spring Holidays $95 for YMCA members/$120 for non-members for all 5 days April 3, 2015 May 26, 2015 May 25, 2015 May 26, 2015 Weather Day Teacher Workday Memorial Day YMCA Goodtimes Program Closed Summer Day Camp will begin

7 ELMORE COUNTY SCHOOLS HOLIDAYS On days when the Elmore County Public Schools are closed, the YMCA Goodtimes program offers day-long child care at the YMCA Camp Grandview in Millbrook located at 4700 Camp Grandview Road Millbrook, AL 36054, and at our Wetumpka YMCA located at 200 Red Eagle Drive in Wetumpka, AL Unless otherwise noted closed, on these dates, day-long childcare will be offered. Prices are noted under each holiday listed. Cost: $13 per day for Goodtimers; $23 per day for YMCA members/$28 per day for non-members September 1, 2014 September 8, 2014 October 6-10, 2014 Labor Day YMCA Goodtimes Program Closed Parent/Teacher Conference Day Fall Break $90 for YMCA members/$115 for non-members for all 5 days (Grandview) $80 for YMCA members/$110 for non-members for all 5 days (Wetumpka) November 11, 2014 November 24-26, 2014 Veterans Day Holiday Thanksgiving Holiday $60 for YMCA members/$75 non-members for all 3 days (Grandview) $50 for YMCA members/$65 for non-members for all 3 days (Wetumpka) Dec. 22, 23, 26, 29, 30, 2014 & Jan. 2, 2015 January 5, 2015 January 16, 2015 January 19, 2015 february 16, 2015 March 9, 2015 March 20, 2015 March 23-27, 2015 Winter Holidays Professional Development Professional Development Lee/King Birthdays President s Day Inservice Day Inservice Day Spring Break $90 for YMCA members/$115 for non-members for all 5 days (Grandview) $80 for YMCA members/$110 for non-members for all 5 days (Wetumpka) May 22, 2015 Inservice day

8 THE YMCA of GREATER MONTGOMERY AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM WHO S WHO, CONTACT INFORMATION The YMCA of Greater Montgomery Goodtimes Office Contact: Debbie Hall, Rachel Dumas, Kaye Uptagrafft, Program Directors Includes: Baldwin, Bear, Blount, Brewbaker, Carr Jr., Children s Center, Crump, Dan-nelly, Dozier, Fitzpatrick, Flowers, Floyd, Forest Avenue, Garrett, Georgia Washington, Halcyon, Holy Spirit, Macmillan, Morningview, Pintlala, St. Bede, Vaughn Road, Wares Ferry, Wilson After School Sites. East Family YMCA Contact: Terry Galloway, Associate Executive Director Bus Pick-Up from: Alabama Christian Academy, Dalraida Grandview Family YMCA Contact: Bill Myers, Executive Director Bus Pick-Up from: Airport Road Intermediate, Coosada, Millbrook Middle, Prattville Christian Academy Wetumpka Family YMCA Contact: Scot Patterson, Executive Director Bus Pick-up from: Eclectic Elementary & Middle, Redland Elementary, Wetumpka Elementary & Middle Cleveland Avenue Family YMCA Contact: Eleanor Thomas, Program Director Includes: Carver, Davis, E.D. Nixon, T. S. Morris Afterschool Sites